chymopapain

noun

chy·​mo·​pa·​pa·​in ˌkī-mō-pə-ˈpā-ən How to pronounce chymopapain (audio) -ˈpī-ən How to pronounce chymopapain (audio)
: a proteolytic enzyme from the latex of the papaya that is used in meat tenderizer and has been used medically in chemonucleolysis

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“Chymopapain.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chymopapain. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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